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A23 LRK

2012 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,049 mi
Last recorded71,049 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 LRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 71,049 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal felt spongy once on n/s/r brake during brake test

exhaust back box outer skin corroded poss . minor blow.

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 May 2025 70,694 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroding/poss. minor blow

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 30 Apr 2025 70,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroding/poss. minor blow

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 14 May 2024 70,326 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 70,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,809 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside slightly milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

condition of exhaust

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 65,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,221 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 59,741 miles

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,653 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Oct 2017 44,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2016 39,384 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,297 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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A23 LRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 53,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 LRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A23 LRK registered?

A23 LRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is A23 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 LRK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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